Berkshire Avenue School (Closed 2005)

Berkshire Avenue School serves 90 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
90 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
n/a
23%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Berkshire Avenue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Berkshire Avenue School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
92%
56%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Berkshire Avenue School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MA.
0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Berkshire Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Berkshire Avenue School?
90 students attend Berkshire Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Berkshire Avenue School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkshire Avenue School?
Berkshire Avenue School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Berkshire Avenue School offer ?
Berkshire Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Berkshire Avenue School part of?
Berkshire Avenue School is part of Belchertown School District.

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